Tiger Woods says he has a "fantastic" relationship with his ex-wife and has taken steps to explain to his two children what happened to their marriage.
In a rare and extensive interview with Time magazine, Woods also shared the same sentiments about his future.
The world's former No.1 player was interviewed by Canadian golf author Lorne Rubenstein at Woods's new restaurant in Florida, and covered topics ranging from his greatest joy on the golf course, to his family.
Woods, who turns 40 on December 30, says he has told eight-year-old Sam and six-year-old Charlie that his parents don't live in the same house because "Daddy made some mistakes".
"I just want them to understand before they get to the internet age and they log on to something or have their friends tell them something," Woods said.
In the meantime, Woods said he is stressing to his children that they have two parents who love them.
His marriage crumbled at the end of 2009 when he was exposed for having multiple extramarital affairs, and Elin Nordegren divorced him the following August.
Woods endured leg injuries in 2011, got back to No.1 in the world with eight victories in 2012 and 2013 and has been in a free fall because of back injuries since.
Asked what he would have done differently before and after the scandal in his personal life, Woods said he would have had a more honest relationship with his wife.
"Having the relationship that I have now with her is fantastic," he said.
"We both know that the most important things in our lives are our kids. I wish I would have known that back then."
Woods last played on August 23, and the uncertainty of his health has led to plenty of speculation that his career might be over.
"It's not what I want to have happen, and it's not what I'm planning on having happen," Woods said.
"But if it does, it does. I've reconciled myself to it."
